Entomophagy (literally, “insect-eating”) has been practiced throughout human history and continues to this day. Modern enthusiasts cite the economic and environmental benefits of using insects as a major source of protein in their diet; some even admit to liking the taste. Although I can’t personally vouch for the tastiness of any of the following items, if you’re interested in taking up entomophagy, here are a few things you could try.

I’ve recently adopted a quasi-vegetarian diet, and entomophagy interests me as a potential source of protein. Unfortunately I’m irrationally repulsed by the appearance of the edible insect foods I can find online. But I think I could handle dried & powdered insects, or insect pastes, as a supplement to add to food. Do you know if any products like that are available?

I work with a teacher who has recently acquired a taste for bugs. I am sure my esteemed collegues will be pleased when I cater our next meeting. Knowing this group I think they would love the Roasted Pregnant Cricket.

I’m living in Thailand where I’ve eaten a number of insects, a scorpion, and some silkworms. I have it on video here at my YouTube channel – if you want to see me eat them. I wouldn’t call them delicious – but, they aren’t horrible either… well, for the most part.

It’s funny but, I had to draw the line at water bugs… they were small and there was just something about them that I couldn’t stomach. I think everyone should experience eating at least grasshoppers or crickets. They have lots of protein, and, if we’re ever in a nuclear winter – you might NEED to eat some bugs to survive… why not give it a go?

I ate a sour cream and onion flavored cricket today and it wasnt too bad. It definetly gave me an adreneline rush. I was the first to try it and then all the kids in my class begged for them. They kind of tasted like puffed rice. A great website is hotlix.com. The crickets head was still on so I pinched it off so I wouldnt have to see those beady eyes starring at me… Bleh!!! I recommend trying them…. come on be brave

Hi, I recently bought a dried grasshopper taco. Tried it and it wasn’t bad actually. Its just he thought of it that disgust people. It taste like dried crunchy shells. Not much taste. But I do agree that the appearance of it really kills my appetite so I took out all the grasshoppers and chopped it into tiny piecez which looks like grounded pepper. Added it to my tac with salsa and hot sauce. Much better that way! Sorta like lying to urself. Hahaha